PinnedMember-onlyAll That GlittersWhat I learned from years observing wealth. — It wasn’t until the stoic German executive popped open the champagne and began drinking straight from the bottle that I feared we might die in the next few minutes. We were approaching Florence airport but the air-traffic controller wasn’t responding. …Mwc Work8 min read
Published in Dice Insights·14 hours agoMember-only‘Tech Connects’ Podcast Episode 1: Dice’s Art Zeile On the Tech Market“Tech Connects,” Dice’s podcast, digs into tech hiring, recruiting, and career topics that matter to you. The first episode of the Tech Connects podcast is here! Every month, we’ll have great guests who will share their expertise about the current state of the tech careers world, from the hottest tech…Technology3 min read
Published in Dice Insights·1 day agoMember-onlyGoogle’s Extended Hiring Freeze Could Impact Company CultureGoogle’s move is leading to a real “vibe change” within the company. — Google has reportedly extended its hiring freeze as part of overall plans to slow hiring through the rest of 2022. According to Business Insider, Google will continue to hire for “critical roles.” …Google2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·4 days agoMember-onlyData Scientist: Still the ‘Sexiest’ Job of the Century?A new study analyzes whether data science is a worthy career. — A decade ago, researchers Thomas H. Davenport and DJ Patil co-wrote an article naming data science the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” The article got a lot of attention — but does the assertion about data scientist roles still hold up? Davenport and Patil recently took to the pages…Data Science2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Aug 1Member-onlyU.S. Semiconductor Bill Could Boost Technologist OpportunitiesIt’s a very big deal for tech employment, potentially. — Congress recently passed legislation to support the domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips. The CHIPS bill (it stands for “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America”) will grant $54 billion to companies for semiconductor manufacturing and research, along with additional billions to boost regional technology hubs.Semiconductors2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Jul 28Member-onlyHow Workers at Tech’s Biggest Companies Feel About Job SecurityThings aren’t looking great at some places. — There have been a lot of scary headlines about the economy lately. Inflation is way up; depending on who you ask, a recession seems imminent. And yet hiring remains strong, and many workers (including technologists) are making more than ever before. …Apple2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Jul 27Member-onlyCan You Earn a Bigger Salary by Jumping Jobs?To stay or to go is always the question… especially when it comes to pay. — How much does it actually pay to switch jobs? That’s a key question, especially at a moment when so many technologists are debating whether to pursue other opportunities. According to a new study by consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 40 percent of workers plan on quitting their current jobs within…Work2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Jul 26Member-onlyGoogle Relaunching Its Augmented Reality EffortsYears after Google Glass failed, Google is trying an AR comeback. — Google is rededicating itself to the augmented reality (AR) arena, which means technologists who want to build AR apps and services may soon have a whole new ecosystem to explore. In a corporate blog posting, Google suggested it plans to begin testing AR prototypes in the “real world” (whatever that…Google2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Jul 25Member-onlyWorkers Still Interested in Jumping Jobs, Looming Recession or NotIt’s hard to curb the urge to quit a job you hate. — Forty percent of workers plan on quitting their current jobs within the next three to six months, according to a new study by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But why are they quitting? Of those leaving their current jobs, 48 percent planned on working for an employer in a totally…Technology2 min read
Published in Dice Insights·Jul 20Member-onlyApple Plans on Slowing Hiring in Some DivisionsBy doing so, the tech giant is following in the footsteps of Google and Meta. — Apple is the latest company to slow down some of its hiring in response to potential economic conditions. According to Bloomberg, the slowdown will only hit some divisions, and the company will maintain an “aggressive product launch schedule in 2023.” Nonetheless, the move shows that Apple, despite its enviable profits…Apple2 min read
